Thursday, August 6, 2009

So my 2 1/2 year old daughter has been away with my mother at the cottage so I have had quite a bit more time to do some work and try out my new torch. Yah... so exciting.Thing you need for this project.

1. So i started out by cutting 2 and 3 inch pieces of wire. It depends on how big you want your ear wires. I didn't find that you really lose any length in the making of the ball.2. Read the instructions for you torch. Fill and adjust the flame to be bright blue and about and 1" long.3. Hold the piece of wire with your pliers with the end that you want the ball on pointing down.4. Fire end of wire until it drips down to make a ball. I found that i had to count to 5 with my torch and i would have a nice 1.5mm ball on the end. If i wanted it more like 2mm then it took about 8 seconds.5. Let them cool for a few minutes on a plate before handling

Caution.... even when using a 3" piece of wire the whole thing got very hot. Don't touch.... the metal ends of your pliers will also get hot.

About Me

I am a mother of 2 and work as a massage therapist and acupuncturist. I started making jewelry when I was on maternity leave the first time. I had so much fun that I have transitioned my hobby into a little business. Most of the jewelry I make is a form of macrame. I started out originally using hemp, then transitioned into waxed linen and now I work primarily with Sterling Silver and Fine Silver with Semi-precious stones. I believe in buying local handmade Canadian goods when ever possible.
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